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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,576.54, 68,394.79 and 15,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,576.54, 68,394.79 and 15,993.59 is: 24,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,576.54 : 68,394.79 = 15,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,576.54/68,394.79 = 15,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,576.54x = 68,394.79 × 15,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,576.54x = 1,093,878,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,878,229.40/45,576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.91

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